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    Google has today launched a beta version of Google Desktop search for Linux, a sign of growing support by the Internet giant for Linux on the desktop.

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    While YouTube claims that its new filter system is the best they can do to stop piracy, another company wants to step in with what they describe as better coverage.

  • Google blacklists BMW.de

    Google has blacklisted BMW.de after the carmaker violated the search giant's guidelines by using a technique that could artificially boost its search engine rating, according to a Google engineer.

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    Google, the world's most popular search engine, has quietly deleted more than 100 controversial sites from some search result listings.

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    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

  • Fighting Office with open source

    Michael Meeks is a distinguished engineer at Novell. But his current project may be his toughest yet. He is in charge of tackling interoperability between Novell's OpenOffice.org productivity suite and Microsoft Office. And as with anything relating to Microsoft, this involves more than just technology.

  • The essence of a Geek

    A general rise in technical literacy driven by gadgets such as the iPod could be evidence that 'geekery' as a personality trait is becoming more pervasive.

  • Why open source is bad for Australia

    Open source is actually anti-industry, and protecting it is not in Australia's interests, says one industry observer. Additional reading: Why one Norwegian city switched to Linux

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    Firewalls and network policies don't always protect desktop systems from careless users. Use these tips to make sure your system cleanup is complete.

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    Does the power of the world's most popular search engine pose a threat to the Web's independence?

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    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available. We don't find this upgrade necessary for the most basic dictation, although new features may benefit heavily-accented English speakers and those who rely heavily on voice commands.

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